The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) frequently works with reporters to share compelling research, statistics, and patient stories that highlight the benefits of oral appliance therapy for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.
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Oral appliance therapy
Dr. Postol maintains a combination of a general dental practice and dental sleep medicine practice simultaneously in St. Louis, MO. He received his dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and attended the University of Iowa for a General Practice Residency. He has practiced general dentistry since 1992. In 2006, he entered the field of dental sleep medicine and later became a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) in 2011. He is past chair of the AADSM Essentials of Dental Sleep Medicine Course and has spoken at numerous local and national meetings. He has served on the AADSM Board of Directors since 2014 and currently serves as a member of the AADSM Mastery Program faculty.
Dr. Cantwell is a graduate of Wilkes University and the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, she completed a three-year residency in prosthodontics and served on active-duty service as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. She became a Diplomate of the ABDSM in 2014. In 2018, she merged her dental sleep medicine practice into the Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Department of Wellspan Hospital. She has served as chair of the AADSM Education Committee, member of the AADSM Health Policy Education Committee, and currently serves as a member of the AADSM Mastery Program faculty.
Dr. Jacobs is a third-generation dentist, practicing general, cosmetic and dental sleep medicine. He is the dental director of Upper Peninsula Sleep Dentistry and the Care Free Dental Clinic in Escanaba, Michigan which cares for people who are uninsured and underserved. He speaks nationally to dental and medical groups and is an expert in practice management including systems, leadership and team building. A 1983 graduate of the University of Detroit School of Dentistry, he is a global leader in bacterial DNA testing for periodontal pathogens and non-surgical periodontal therapy. He served as a member of the AADSM Accreditation Committee and co-chaired the AADSM Practice Management Course. Dr. Jacobs is a Diplomate of the ABDSM and currently serves as a the Secretary-Treasurer of the AADSM Board of Directors.
Dr. Fox has been practicing dentistry in Central Pennsylvania for over 25 years. She graduated from the Temple University School of Dentistry, where she was selected for the Clinical Achievement Award and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. As a lifelong student, her most recent endeavor has been the field of dental sleep medicine. Completing dental sleep medicine programs at Tufts University School of Dentistry and the inaugural year with the AADSM Mastery Program, she then achieved Diplomate status with the ABDSM. She has practiced in various clinical settings ranging from a hospital-based dental residency program, owning a solo dental practice, managing partner in a large multi-location/multi-specialty dental group, and is currently practicing dental sleep medicine full-time. Dr. Fox is also enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge through her experience as a dental residency attending faculty, an in-office instructor for Cerec technology. She is a faculty member of the AADSM Mastery Program and a former member of the AADSM Annual Meeting Committee.
Dr. McGorry is a third-generation general dentist practicing in Washington, DC. She graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2016 and completed a general practice residency at the Washington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2017. Since 2019, she has been practicing dental sleep medicine and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2020. Dr. McGorry has been a member of the AADSM Education Committee since 2020 and has served its chair from 2022-2024. She has served as a board member-at-large for the District of Columbia Dental Society since 2020 and currently serves as an alternate delegate to the American Dental Association for DC. Dr. McGorry was named “Top Dentist” in Washingtonian Magazine in 2023 and was the readers’ choice runner-up for Best Dentist in Washington City Paper’s “Best of DC” edition in 2024. Originally from Buffalo, NY, she is a passionate Buffalo Bills football fan and comes from a large, blended family. Dr. McGorry has five nieces and one nephew whom she adores. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, yoga, hiking, and skiing.
David Flamenco, DDS is a graduate of La Universidad De La Salle, Bajío, where he concentrated his studies in esthetic dentistry. He has been a dental technician since the age of 16 years old. He began private practice in Reseda, CA and now resides in San Diego, CA. Dr. Flamenco also works with SHARP hospital and has OR privileges for dental surgeries. He is dedicated to staying up to date with advancements in technology and biocompatible materials. He has taken extensive courses in multiple specialties and provides comprehensive care from start to finish within his office while utilizing the most advanced technology available. Dr. Flamenco became a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine after completing the AADSM Mastery Program. He has served as a member of the AADSM Education Committee and is currently a faculty member for the AADSM Mastery Program. To stay up to date with the advancements of patient care he is a member of the ADA /CDA, SDCDS, ICOI, AAID, AACD, DOCS education, AASM, and AADSM.
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The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is the only national non-profit professional society dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. The AADSM represents thousands of dentists across the U.S. who are specially trained to provide snoring and sleep apnea solutions.
